Where to go swimming in Madrid
It sure gets hot during summer in Madrid. Without doubt one of the drawbacks of visiting Madrid at this time of year is the lack of beach time. There are plenty of parks, shady plazas and rooftop terraces to help cope with the heat. I like to escape the scorching 35+ Madrid temperatures by going swimming. There are actually quite a few great places to go swimming in Madrid so if you are visiting the city during summer and don’t have access to a pool at your accommodation don’t worry. Head to one of these great spots to have a dip, do a few lengths or just splash around. Each of the below options for where to go swimming in Madrid are within easy reach of the city centre and are either free to access or reasonably priced. Outdoor public pools in Madrid Lago in Casa de Campo Just past the Lake in the south east corner of Casa de Campo park is the Lago public swimming pool. It’s located just behind the Lago metro station. For €5 entrance you can access two large outdoor poo...